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  The need for a united industry in combating malware

  (Computer Fraud & Security, September, 2009)

Comodo in the News - Press News Coverage

• The Newark Star-Ledger November 8, 2009

  Rhea N. Bernard interviews "idealist geek" Melih Abdulhayoglu about Comodo's mission to build trust online in The security guy on the web.

• Computer Active September 15, 2009

  Will Stapley's article Keep your PC safe online, includes Comodo firewall in list of top 10 security downloads, calling it, "A robust firewall with a range of security features for more advanced users."

• Mount Vernon Register-News (August 31, 2009)

  Dan Voyles writes in Ask a Geek: Use common sense, antivirus when searching "Recently, I have found a new antivirus/firewall that comes in one neat package, is free for home use, and has been tested by some friends for awhile now - Comodo."

• Omaha World-Herald (August 31, 2009)

  Want to keep Hazmat out of your computer? recommends Comodo Verification Engine to check security of websites.

• PC World, August 21, 2008

  Preston Gralla writes in 15 Free Privacy Downloads You Don's Want to Miss, "A great bet for a truly flameproof firewall is the free Comodo Firewall. It offers great protection against both inbound and outbound threats."

• Arab News (August 4, 2009)

  Molouk Y. Ba-Isa describes Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu's role in the founding of the Common Computing Security Standards Forum in Mit>A Whitelist to Fight Scareware.

• The Gainesville Times (July 30, 2009)

  Arthur Glazer, "The PC Tech," recommends Comodo Internet Security to combat phishing fraud

• Computer Active (July, 2009)

  Paul Wardley writes in 50 hidden gems 34 Keep your PC safe online. AVG is perhaps the best-known free anti-virus utility, while Zonealarm provides free firewall protection. Comodo Internet Security combines both tools. It's easy to use and constantly monitors threats.

• Bangkok Post (July 29, 2009)

  "(T)he main feature is that once you download and install it, Comodo does everything you want for computer security," writes Wanda Sloan (The Sloan Ranger).

• NetworkWorld (July 16, 2009)

  John E. Dunn describes the contributions of Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO of Comodo, in setting up the Common Computing Security Standards forum.

• Bangkok Post, (July 8, 2009)

  Wanda Sloan (The Sloan Ranger) "was both intrigued and impressed by this all-in-one cleanup package. Comodo System Cleaner caught me on my back step."

• The Norman Transcript (May 30, 2009)

  "Comodo offers a wonderful (and free) way of encrypting e-mail"

• BusinessWeek (May 27, 2009)

  Steve Hamm and Spencer E. Ante interview Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu about how the economy affects Comodo's business plans in A Comeback in the IPO Market.

• Guam Pacific Daily News (May 12, 2009)

  Therese Howe writes about Comodo Firewall Pro "I'm confident that this free security system is working."

• Processor (April 24, 2009)

  In SSL Certificate Validity: How Digital Certificates Provide Assurance, William Van Winkle explains how Comodo's Online Certificate Status Protocol provides valuable real-time information about the validity of Comodo certificates.

• The Record of North Jersey (February 13, 2009)

  In Time to Clear the Clutter Peter Grad recommends Comodo for readers' PCs.

• Providence Journal (February 13, 2009)

  In If I'd Updated Java, I Wouldn't Have This Social Disease, Sheila Lennon explains how she is ridding her computer of an infection, thanks to Comodo.

• Financial Times (January 23, 2009)

  Paul Taylor recommends Comodo Internet Security to "protect well."

• PC Magazine (January 2009)

  In PC Magazine's last print edition, Eric Griffith says in "Make the Most of Your New PC" "When it comes to free firewall software, Comodo Firewall Pro remains our top pick."

• Newspaper Network of Central Ohio (December 31, 2008)

  Kim Komando recommends Comodo for security software for Windows Vista.

• Thüringische Landeszeitung (December 19, 2008)

  Von Georg H. Przikling recommends Comodo Internet Security for people who want Firewall and AntiVirus protection, for its real-time protection and pro-active prevention.

• Frankfurter Neue Press (September 30, 2008)

  http://www.rhein-main.net/sixcms/detail.php/rmn01.c.5192372.de/v2_rmn_news_article

  Frankfurter Neue Press finds Comodo Firewall to be safer than the standard Windows Firewall. They recommend Comodo as the best Firewall solution to protect against hacker attacks.

• PC World Italy (August 2008)

  Features Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0 in article on Software Downloads (CD/DVD)

• PC World Germany (July 2008)

  In a section on malware being used to steal your identity calls Comodo Firewall Pro a solution to the problem

• NJ Biz Business Supplement (June 2008)

  Extensive feature on Melih Abdulhayoglu, Comodo CEO, winning Entrepreneur of the Year for Information Technology/Software in New Jersey

• The Ultimate Freeware Handbook (Published By PC Explorer April 24, 2008)

  Step-by-step guide to installing Comodo Firewall Pro. David Neild calls CFP a "powerful tool"

• PC Magazine (March 2008)

  http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2236657,00.asp

  In the "Best Free Software Feature", Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0 listed under "11 Critical Security Apps" as "The Best Free Firewall". It praises Comodo Firewall Pro's "versatility and tough protection."

• Web Host Industry Review (July 2007)

  "EV SSL for everyone" focuses on Melih and Comodo extensively in their efforts to make EV SSL accessible to sole proprietorships in addition to larger companies

• PC World Germany (April 2007)

  Lists Comodo Firewall Pro 2.4 under its "Freeware, Shareware, Demos" Side Box

  In feature on 10 Best Firewall Programs, Comodo Firewall is listed under "Gratis für Forgeschrittene" - Best freeware for advanced users (along with ZoneAlarm Free)

• Computer Shopper (April 2007)

  "List of Favourites" for computer software. Lists Comodo AntiVirus 1.1 under its favorite trials (DVD Only).

• PC Magazine (February 27, 2007)

  http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2090808,00.asp

  The Best Free Software of 2007, Neil J Rubenking gave us the following write-up:

  "The new kick-ass choice for free firewall protection, Comodo Firewall keeps hackers out and keeps ­unauthorized programs from accessing the Internet, even tricky ones that sneak around normal ­program control. And it resists being forcibly terminated. It works as well as all but the very best for-pay firewalls."

• PC Magazine (September 5, 2006)

  Editor's choice for the Best Stuff lists Comodo Firewall as the Best Free Firewall.

• Home PCs Russia (September 2006)

  Free PC security article featuring the same story as PC Magazine above in Russian.

• PC World Italy (September 5, 2006)

  http://www.pcworld.it/showPage.php?id=135&template=giornale

  "Comodo Firewall Pro guarantees security against internal and external attacks, protecting the PC from the snares of the network through continuous monitoring. Also protects personal information from identity theft and free updates whenever they are collected online update. Focuses on a simple, intuitive interface that makes it easy the first configuration. There are no licenses to buy and no additional cost."

• Business Trend Quarterly Q3 (July 2006)

  Comodo placed an ad in the publication promoting SSL certificates, HackerGuardian, Content Verification certificates, Comodo Firewall Pro and Corner of Trust Logo.

• Bank Technology News (February 2006)

  Banks are increasingly looking to online security to stay current in user trust. Boiler Springs uses See Verify Trust from Comodo as an "alternative approach"

Comodo in the News - Online Coverage

• US News & World Report November 12, 2009

  Professors Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy Hyman recommend Comodo Backup in their blog entry 10 Technology Must-Haves for College.

• Chip.de November 10, 2009

  In Warnung: Gratis-Vollversion von ZoneAlarm Pro 2010 bkp writes "Mit der Comodo Internet Security aus unserem Download-Bereich bekommen Sie eine Firewall vereint mit einem zuverlässigen Virenscanner - und das obendrauf auch noch zum Nulltarif."

• Praca.IDG.pl November 10, 2009

  In Darmowy Niezbednik dla peceta, Piotr Perka writes, "To feel safe it is worth it to install Firewall. In the case of the Comodo suite, with a firewall we get an antivirus program. Comodo protects both the individual computer and the local network, and in addition to detecting viruses and Trojan horses CIS monitors changes in important locations and registry keys."

• Downloadsquad.com November 9, 2009

  Lee Matthews calls Comodo EasyVPN "respectable" and "hassle-free"

• Smallbiztechnology.com October, 2009

  Smallbiztechnology.com quotes Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu when reminding readers of the importance of multi-factor authentication.

• Tech.msn.com October, 2009

  Preston Gralla calls Comodo firewall "formidable….Comodo offers true two-way firewall protection, is highly configurable and, unlike most other firewalls, provides a great view of your system and your Internet connection."

• Netcentric Security October 19, 2009

  Unfortunately, You Can’t Handcuff Laptops to Employees’ Wrists, an article by Comodo authors, outlines best practices for preventing data loss.

• WPIX-TV October 15, 2009

  Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu appeared on WPIX-TV News and spoke to "Help Me Howard" about the security risks of downloading applications to mobile devices.

• BusinessWeek, September 21, 2009

  Michael Hickins interviews Melih Abdulhayoglu in Iranian Phone Spoofing, Fake Twitter Accounts and Trust in his blog at BusinessWeek. "Cybersecurity expert Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO of Comodo, tells me that content authentication is "the next big thing."

• PCGuia September, 2009

  200 aplicações gratuitas para o seu PC, recommends Comodo Firewall as "a robust and free firewall that offers plenty of support from their creators."

• Ghacks Technology News September 18, 2009

  Martin writes "Comodo Backup is an easy to use backup software for the Windows operating system. It offers a clean interface and most functionality that users would expect."

• PCMag September 7, 2009

  In Newsweek.com Serves Up Scareware, Larry Seltzer writes that VirusTotal tested the site with 41 scanners. Comodo was one of only two that detected the malware on the Newsweek.com site.

• Computer Totaal (September 2, 2009)

  Marco den Teuling writes in De beste gratis firewall: Gevorderden kunnen kijken naar de goede, maar complexe firewall in het pakket Comodo Internet Security.

• Olhardigital (August 27, 2009)

  "Comodo Internet Security é uma ferramenta completa para você não precisar mais se preocupar em instalar três programas diferentes para as três principais defesas que todo computador conectado à internet precisa: proteção contra vírus, trojans e malware; proteção contra invasões e roubo de dados, através de um firewall; e proteção "proativa", que procura vírus em arquivos e e-mails antes de abri-los."

• PCAnswers (August 25, 2009)

  Christian Hall writes in Banish spam-10 easy ways: Block all mail A drastic solution is to try blocking all mail by default unless the sender confirms they wish to send you mail. Try Comodo AntiSpam

• Tietokone (August 23, 2009)

  In Päivän softa: Suojaa Windows hyvällä ilmaisella palomuurilla ja virustorjunnalla Jarmo Pitkänen recommends Comodo Internet Security, now available in Finnish.

• Financial Times (August 20, 2009)

  Paul Taylor recommends installing Comodo Firewall Pro on computers heading back to school.

• BusinessWeek (August 10, 2009)

  Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu included in an online roundup of CEO opinions of President Obama's performance.

• TechRepublic (July 10, 2009)

  Susan Harkins interviews John W. Colby, one of 10+ IT Pros share the utilities they can't live without. Colby names Comodo Internet Security as a vital tool.

• iMarketing News Daily (July 6, 2009)

  Alex Kehayias, Comodo Product Marketing Manager, reports that with the Extended Validation SSL certificate "Online shopping security has a new gold standard."

• Onlinekosten.de(July 6, 2009)

  Marcel Petritz recommends Comodo Backup: "Die Benutzeroberfläche ist logisch aufgebaut und verständlich"

• Chip.de (July 4, 2009)

  Eine hervorragende kostenlose Variante ist "Comodo Internet Security", die den Rechner zuverlässig vor allen Gefahren absichert."

• CBS3, Philadelphia (July 1, 2009)

  Lesley Van Arsdahl writes "A great site and a great company... They have 13 different free products (virus protection, firewalls, registry cleaners, etc) to help keep your computer safe and running happy. This is the place to start!"

• ITSVAR (June 26, 2009)

  In De bedste gratisprogrammer til systemoptimerung, Jeppe R. Borsting reports that "sikkerhedsfirmaet har også lavet et optimeringsprogram, der viser sig at holde høj klasse."

• Magnus.de (June 23, 2009)

  Tim Kaufmann calls Comodo System-Cleaner "Gut für die Privatsphäre"

• CNET/Download (June 22, 2009)

  Seth Rosenblatt awards Comodo Internet Security 5 Stars

• Chip.de (June 6, 2009)

  "Hinkt das System, muss von außen Hilfe herangezogen werden. Der "Comodo System Cleaner portable" bringt Ihren PC wieder auf Vordermann."

• Computoredge (June 3, 2009))

  Michael J. Ross calls Comodo Internet Security a "notable newcomer to the security arena."

• Tucows.com (April, 2009)

  Tucows.com awards coveted 5-cow rating to Comodo System-Cleaner and Comodo Internet Security.

• Matousec Firewall Challenge (April, 2009)

  96% score, with "excellent" protection level. Highest rating of any security software, free or paid, in 2009 challenge.

• Technoportal.ua (April 17, 2009)

  Aleksei Vasilchenko writes about Comodo Internet Security

  The best and most famous free firewall not so long ago added a good antivirus and became a full-fledged system of Internet security. This project could seriously damage the commercial interests of developers of network protection.

• PracticaleCommerce.com (April 14, 2009)

  Podcast interview with Melih Abdulhayoglu and Kerry Murdock about the importance of social media for online sales.

• Government Technology (April 9, 2009)

  Casey Mayville writes about how Comodo's Default Deny Protection™ protects computer users from malware such as the Conficker worm.

• Information Week (April 8, 2009)

  Michael Hickins interviews Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu about breaches in the United States electricity grid.

• Dominion-Post (April 7, 2009)

  Dave Thompson calls Comodo Backup "free and brilliant."

• PCWorld (April 4, 2009)

  Preston Gralla calls Comodo System-Cleaner "a simple way to clean your system, with as little muss and fuss involved."

• Information Week (April 2, 2009)

  Michael Hickins interviews Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu about how Comodo's Default Deny Protection™ prevented problems with Conficker worm.

• PCWorld (March 27, 2009)

  Preston Gralla calls Comodo Internet Security "a superb all-around free security suite.:

• PCWorld (March 23, 2009)

  Steve Horton recommends Comodo VerificationEngline.

• PCWorld (March 23, 2009)

  Preston Gralla names Comodo EasyVPN Home one of "8 Great Free Security Tools."

• Tech Herald (March 17, 2009)

  Steve Ragan writes about the BBC's show Click, which hired a botnet to demonstrate how malware works. He quotes Melih Abdulhayoglu

• Build Your Business with Gloria Weltman (March 9. 2009)

  Podcast: Melih Abdulhayoglu talks about how Comodo has grown since he founded the company in 1998 and about how Comodo products can help businesses operate more cost-effectively.

• TheDaily.Com.au (February 27, 2009)

  Peter Daley, president of the Sunshine Coast Computer Club, calls Comodo a "free, excellently rated firewall."

• USA Today (February 17, 2009)

  Byron Acohido Interviews Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu about US President Obama's security initiative.

• The Record of North Jersey (February 13, 2009)

  Peter Grad, The PC Guy, calls Comodo Firewall a "longtime favorite."

• Providence Journal (February 13, 2009)

  In If I'd Updated Java, I Wouldn't Have This Social Disease, Sheila Lennon explains how she is ridding her computer of an infection, thanks to Comodo.

• SecurityFocus (February 6, 2009)

  "Don't Blame the Browser," writes Comodo CEO Melih Abdulhayoglu.

• Tech.Blorge (January 31, 2009)

  Justin Montgomery calls Comodo Internet Security Suite a robust offering that includes both feature-packed antivirus software and a firewall combination to protect against all types of attacks including hacker activities….light on resources"

• Computer Shopper (January 30, 2009)

  Matt Safford calls Comodo Firewall Pro "a great free firewall for protecting your outgoing data packets and generally adds an extra layer of protection."

• ITBusiness.CA (January 27, 2009)

  Dave Methvin and Preston Gralla recommend for "true, configurable outbound protection for XP, get the free Comodo Firewall Pro."

• The Paypers (January 26, 2009)

  Comodo Teams Up with Host Europe for SSL Certificates

• Financial Times (January 23, 2009)

  Paul Taylor recommends Comodo Internet Security to "protect well."

• Freeware-archiv.de (January 16, 2009)

  calls Comodo Personal Firewall Eine Firewall sollte jeder haben

• PCWorld (January 12, 2009)

  Humorist and tech writer Lincoln Spector notes that Comodo firewall regularly "beats out the not-for-free firewalls in independent tests."

• Newspaper Network of Central Ohio (December 31, 2008)

  Kim Komando recommends Comodo for security software for Windows Vista.

• WashingtonPost.com (December 26, 2008)

  In "Secure Your Vista PC in 10 Easy Steps", Robert Vamosi writes, "I recommend adding a more robust third-party firewall. I suggest... Comodo Firewall Pro"

• PCMag.com (December 25, 2008)

  Eric Griffith says in "Make the Most of Your New PC" "When it comes to free firewall software, Comodo Firewall Pro remains our top pick."

• SecurityPark.Co.UK (December 25, 2008)

  Comodo Endpoint Security Manager alerts IT manager of suspected and prevented threats.

• Chip.de (December 24, 2008)

  Comodo firewall rated as the best free product, with the lowest CPU demand... better than free Zone-Alarm.

• SecurityPark.net (December 22, 2008)

  Florida State University relies on Comodo SSL technology for encryption and transmission of its data.

• Yahoo! News (December 11, 2008)

  Comodo Extends Unified Communications Certificate Offering the Three Years.

• InfoSecurity (December 2008)

  India's first comprehensive newsletter about IT security features article about Comodo Endpoint security Manager.

• Hive Five Winner for Best Windows Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro (October 14, 2008)

  http://lifehacker.com/5063280/hive-five-winner-for-best-windows-firewall-comodo-firewall-pro

• October is Cyber Security (Un)Awareness Month (October 2, 2008)

  http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/10/october_is_cyber_security_unaw.html?nav=rss_blog

• Komando's Q & A: Secure 64-bit Vista (September 11, 2008)

  http://indystar.gns.gannett.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080911/TECH02/809110305/1004

• Comodo CEO On EV SSLs, Site Seals (August 30, 2008)

  http://www.practicalecommerce.com/podcasts/episode/578-Comodo-CEO-On-EV-SSLs-Site-Seals

• Back up everything you own with free set-and-forget utilities (July 11, 2008)

  http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-9986218-58.html?hhTest=1

• Secure shopping online (June 8, 2008)

  http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/the_web/article4076499.ece

• Five Software Tools to Speed Up Your Day - Ditch the fax machine

  http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,145251-c,software/article.html

• 5 Star Rating on Backup product

  http://www.gtdownload.com/free-download/System-Utilities-category/ 

  Backup-Restore-subcategory/Comodo-BackUp-view-details.html

• Eleven Ways to Bodyguard Your PC

  http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2283504,00.asp

• The Tech FAQ - "A poweruser's dream come true" (March 2008)

  http://www.tech-faq.com/blog/comodo-firewall-pro-30-a-powerusers-dream-come-true.html

• Techworld - "Comodo hails malware removal guarantee" (February 25, 2008)

  http://www.techworld.com/security/news/index.cfm?newsID=11529&pagtype=all

• PC Magazine - "Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0 is all things to all people" (December 18, 2007)

  http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2240712,00.asp

• Download.com - "Comodo offers up its dragon-sized treasure of features for free." (November 28, 2007)

  http://www.download.com/Comodo-Firewall-Pro/3000-10435_4-10775568.html?tag=lst-1

• Comodo Firewall and BOClean = A Great Security Suite

  http://www.uberreview.com/2007/08/nod-32-comodo-firewall-and-boclean-a-great-security-suite.htm

• The Chris Pirillo Show - Software Firewall Protection (video)

  http://chris.pirillo.com/media/2007/07/06/software-firewall-protection

• 15 free security programs that work

  http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9026125&source=rss_news10

• Web 'safe' mark may elude new merchants

  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/24/AR2006122400201_pf.html

• Companies may not qualify for the online seals of approval big retailers get

  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16347736

• New Web 'safe' mark may elude new merchants

  http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-12-26-safe-seal_x.htm

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